In a captivating showdown at Stade Louis II on the evening of Wednesday, December 18, AS Monaco put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in an advanced clash of Ligue 1’s 16th matchday. Under the watchful eyes of HSH Prince Albert II and the club’s president, Dmitry Rybolovlev, Monaco delivered a spirited performance against the league leaders, showcasing resilience and attacking flair before succumbing in the final stages.
Despite an early onslaught from PSG, which included an opener from Désiré Doué in the 24th minute, Monaco regrouped after halftime. Eliesse Ben Seghir coolly converted a penalty to level the score at the 54th minute, marking his fifth Ligue 1 goal this season. Minutes later, Breel Embolo fired Monaco ahead with a clinical finish, courtesy of Maghnes Akliouche’s pinpoint assist.
However, PSG’s depth proved decisive. Ousmane Dembélé equalised at the 64th minute, and substitute Gonçalo Ramos nodded in a late header to regain the lead. Dembélé added a second in stoppage time, sealing the win for the Parisians. Monaco’s goalkeeper Philipp Köhn delivered several heroic saves, but PSG’s relentless attack was ultimately too much to handle.
Though the defeat was bitter, Monaco’s spirited comeback highlighted their determination and attacking potential. The Red and Whites will look to bounce back on Saturday, December 21 in the Coupe de France against Union Saint-Jean.
